Together, they continue to share the pure expression of Agave in spirits. Last month, actor and producer Justin Hartley joined as a partner to CEO/founder Micah McFarlane. (We sampled the robust barrel-aged reposado expression). Avila is an agave spirit from Morelos that drinks a lot like Tequila.
This distillery created a spirit of its own in the belief that sipping is the new shot. Founded by Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Honoree Paul Ryan Elliot, Loft + Bear features artisanal vodkas made with organic wheat and pure California spring water. Loft + Bearįrom its beginnings in 2012, this California distillery has since expanded into an 8,600-square-foot distillery in the heart of South Los Angeles. From cocktails to sipping straight, the distillery offers a premium range of bourbon and other whiskeys. Recognized by the state of Kentucky as the first African American to make Kentucky bourbon since slavery, this label owned by Sean Edwards believes that there is no “right” way to enjoy bourbon. In response to the murder of George Floyd, founders Chris and Shanelle Montana turned their initial fundraiser into the non-profit Du Nord Foundation, which acts as a long-term investment to fight inequity. This Minneapolis distillery is centered on its mission to do good in the community by collectively raising a glass of any of its offerings, which include vodka, gin, whiskey, and apple and coffee liqueurs. In addition to its unique production process, Carbonadi Vodka also landed a spot on Wine Enthusiast’s list of the Top 100 Spirits of 2019. LA-born entrepreneur Ricky Miller III creates a 100% organic silky vodka with wheat from Italy’s Piedmont region filtered through rare black Carbonado diamonds. The trio designed their sleek bottles to embody pieces of their Kentucky culture, involving basketball, boxing, horse racing and (of course) bourbon. Owned by brothers Victor, Christian and Bryson Yarbrough, this newcomer to the West End neighborhood of Louisville specializes in small-batch Bourbon. The Brooklyn-born entrepreneur was awarded NY State Proclamation as the First African American woman master distiller and master blender in the U.S., all while growing the Black Momma Tea & Café franchise. The line-up of vodkas from Black Momma Vodka, helmed by CEO/President Vanessa Braxton (sister-in-law to singer/songwriter Toni Braxton), includes a number of tea-flavored varieties, including Green Tea, Sour Sop Tea and Chai Tea. Their collection of hummingbird-adorned bottles also features coconut-lime and blood-orange expressions that boast smooth and flavorful finishes.
Anteel TequilaĬo-owned by Nayana Ferguson, Don Ferguson and Mike Rowoldt, this Michigan-based label blends Highland and Lowland Agave to create their twice-distilled and award-winning Tequila. whose stories drive purpose behind every pour. Award-winning bottles produced by black-owned wine labels and destination-worthy black-owned breweries continue to reach new heights in the drinks industry, and our list of black-owned food & beverage businesses highlights some of the best in the food scene.Īs these lists continue to expand, here we spotlight some of the most influential Black distillers across the U.S. This impact is not limited to the world of spirits. They did this through immediate relief programs and a new focus on long-term investing in entrepreneurs and business leaders of color.Īs we progress towards a more equitable and inclusive community, we can’t help but admire the milestones achieved in this short list-from Marc Farrell’s elevation of rum’s complicated history to Vanessa Braxton’s recognition as New York’s first African American woman master distiller. In one outstanding case, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, distillers like Chris Montana of Du Nord Craft Spirits took on new roles in social advocacy. After too many years of being left out of the picture, owners of Black-owned distilleries are emerging as critical players in the future of spirits.Īmidst the difficulties of the past few years, African-American tastemakers have endured unique challenges, instigating an even stronger collective mission to create products that anyone can enjoy.
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